Sweet Potato Protein Brownies

I’m always on the hunt for a new, simple, healthy recipe that caters to my sweet tooth. In doing so however, I have to be picky to make sure what I’m baking doesn’t throw off my daily macros. Whether you’re training for your first competition, cutting down for that summer bod, or simply maintaining a healthy lifestyle, there are PLENTY of healthy recipes to be had. Personally, I enjoy a post workout or nighttime snack that helps me prepare for the next day’s workouts. I love baking and I hope you love baking these Sweet Potato Protein Brownies! Let me know what you think in the comments below!

Ingredients

2-3 large sweet potatoes (boiled)

2-3 scoops chocolate protein powder of your choice

1-teaspoon baking powder,

1/3-cup organic coconut oil (I use vita coco)

3-4 tablespoons raw cacao powder or dark chocolate powder

1-2 tablespoons flaxseeds, soaked.

Directions

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

Boil sweet potatoes until soft. Once soft to the touch, peel the skin from potatoes. Mash in bowl until soft with no solid lumps in the mixture.

Pour onto a lined baking tray and press down with a spoon or spatula to ensure the mixture is compact.

Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Upon removing the brownies from the oven, they should feel fairly soft to the touch and fairly gooey – it is important to wait for them to cool so they don’t crumble when you transfer them onto your plate.

Also, you can add chocolate almond butter from nuts and more as a topping or anything you like of your choice. Get creative!